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Ego of Youth: Verse, Written between the ages of eight and fifteen
Willow Macky
1938
Not Stated : Auckland
7.5" by 5"
[36]pp
SUMMARY
A charmingly bound and illustrated set of verse by New Zealand folk singer Willow Macky, written between the ages of eight and fifteen, with author inscription to front endpaper.
First Edition,Illustrated,Publishers' Original Binding,Scarce,Signed,With Dustwrapper
Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed
This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 3.99
US Postage: £ 15.99
EU Postage: £ 13.99
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DESCRIPTION
First edition, scarce.
Self-published by the author in paper wraps, with her own title ink inscription to front wrap.
Inscribed from author on front endpaper, 'To Dr. Reubens and Dr. Wolfskael, with all best wishes for a Happy New Year from Willow Macky.'
'Ego of Youth' is a collection of poetry written by Willow Macky between the ages of eight and fifteen. Some of the poems are accompanied with illustrations drawn by the author herself. Poems include 'Autumn Magic', 'Woodland Lullaby', 'River Thieves', and 'Pan'.
Willow Macky (1921-2006) was a New Zealand songwriter and folk singer. Macky was awarded the Queens Service Medal for community service in 2006.
With an introduction by J. W. Shaw.
Collated, complete.
CONDITION
In the publisher' original paper wraps, along with a dustwrapper attached to spine of paper wraps, as issued. Externally, smart. Some discolouration to margins of wraps, with a few marks to wraps. Some edgewear along spine. Author's ink inscription on front end paper. Prior owner's pencil inscription in German to rear end paper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean throughout, with minimal age-toning to a few pages.
Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed Very Good Indeed
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
(Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present)
Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones
often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
be described in the condition report under 'condition'
Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair - As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them
attractive none the less. Major defects will be described.
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